Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Is Asia or Latin America better for business when it comes to medical supplies? We need masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer, mostly.

I cannot believe how hard this industry has become. So much competition from all over the place. When there were fewer companies around, things were better.

I remember how easy things were (or seemed) before Covid. Is anyone still experiencing massive business delays? Even if in America people seem to be largely over it, in other countries, they are still… more

I have been in logistics for 15 years and I liked it a lot better before Covid. Now, I find myself attending meetings at very odd times, including during the very early hours of the morning.

Thoughts about drones making deliveries? I'm really not sure I like the idea. I mean yes, it has the "cool factor," but it makes me worry about our jobs disappearing.

What's the biggest delivery you've ever made? I just brought a 75,000 pound truck across 3 states and so far that's my record

I understand why so many cities are trying to limit cars and make their neighborhoods more "walkable," but it really complicates deliveries. No parking spot? Then I can't really make a d… more

Hi HR team,

If my application on workday went from interview in process to inactive application, does that mean I did not get the job?

I did not receive any rejection email from the system or HR. It just went from active to i… more

Yes, your package is on its way and will be delivered on time... no, I can't see where it is this very moment on a map... feels like these are the only things I say to people all day long

Amazon has changed people's expectations with their overnight deliveries and yeah, that's convenient and everything but WOW are people getting impatient with shipping speeds!

It never fails to amuse me that people are always so happy about getting "FREE SHIPPING." Dude. You still pay the same amount, it's just that they add it onto the price. LOL

Didn't know how lonely this job could get sometimes, makes me wonder why I thought driving a truck across the country was a good idea

My dad was a trucker, working in the same industry makes me realize how he sacrificed to keep our family fed. It's a tough job. But it is, as he always told me, "good, honest work."

I'm in a bit of a conundrum. Been a teamster for years, just found out I'm close to becoming diabetic. What can I do to keep at least sort of in shape when I travel too much to justify a gym m… more

Anyone have good podcasts that I could listen to while driving anything funny and known political I used to listen to books on tape aging showing my age here but it's hard to find anything that… more

Someone jumped in front of my truck a few weeks back (trying to kill themselves, luckily it didn't work) and now I'm feeling so much anxiety. I don't want to leave a job I loved though. Ho… more

It surprises me how many people get busted for trying to mail illegal substances. It's never worth it, they ALWAYS get caught, but people don't seem to learn

Hi! I’m actually looking at starting a micro-fulfillment center but I am struggling identifying what kind of software I will need to start out with. Of course I’ll need the basics such as financials, … more

Happy Friday everyone! How can someone move into Supply Chain consulting?

I'm seriously considering leaving the supply chain industry, it's gotten way more stressful over the last few years. What types of jobs would be easiest to switch to, any ideas?

When I was a kid I though the mail delivery system was like magic. Now I wish it was, because this job is getting really hard to do. Everyone complains about "shipping delays." Frustrating

Hi all, new to Fishbowl and looking to find some info. What is the best way I can find a job in logistics? Are there any specific job site or boards you would recommend (or advise against)?

So I've been in the business for a long time and I've seen a lot of changes, but I'm still glad that at least part of my job is on the road. It just feels really freeing, you know?

If I say I work in logistics, a surprisingly large number of people have no idea what that is. But there's NO way I'm saying "supply chain management," that's being treated like … more

Lots of jobs are getting more automated and it definitely makes logistics more efficient, but sometimes I miss just working in the warehouse...

Hi everyone,
I’m a SC Analyst who’s given up at my current job. Since I’m cross-trained in logistics, sourcing and finance, I’m the go to person to help these roles. However, I’ve expressed to my manag… more

Saw this in another bowl so thought I’d do one here 😅
What was your approximate pay from graduating college up until now?

2020: $48k
2021: $50k
2022: $53k + 5% bonus

I am SCM analyst. Covid seems to hav… more

It's very convenient that we can just get food delivered by using an app, but is anyone else having little flashbacks to the people in the WALL-E movie? I feel kind of like that's what we'… more

I know that a lot of people are enjoying (or at least tolerating) working from home, and I sure hope it continues; the roads have much less traffic now and I am making deliveries quicker!

Most of my family members think all I do is write addresses on boxes and toss them in the mail. Is there anyone else who has this problem? It feels like people think of logistics as unskilled labor

We really need to invent those replicators like they have on Star Trek, they would really come in handy! (No, I'm not being serious... but it sure would make logistics a cakewalk)

Does anyone else think we should start investing in more light rail systems to cover some of the distribution problems we're having? I think it might be a good idea. Anyone have any thoughts about… more

Wondering how electric vehicles are going to change the teamster business and it's kind of got me worried. We are going to need a LOT of charging stations and I just can't see it happening

I just found out how we can solve all the "supply chain problems." Maybe people could... like... order things a week BEFORE they needed them? SMH

PLEASE HELP. I got a job offer from KJ Logistics Singapore, is this company genuine or fake? Have you heard about it?
I might sound naive because I am. I've only been working in this field for 3 mo… more

I guess we all here are supply chain & logistics professionals, but I have a curious question today.

If you could go back in time and choose another professional path, what would it be and why?

If you had to guess, what will logistics and supply chain look like in the next 10 years?

Which is the best book you've ever read for supply chain management?

My niece seems to be following my steps and I want to help her somehow in her professional development. Any suggestions?